Insights on South African tax law, SARS procedures, and tax planning topics. General information only — not professional tax advice.
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Understand how medical scheme fees tax credits (Section 6A) and additional medical expenses tax credits (Section 6B) work for South African taxpayers — and how they differ from deductions.
How CGT works when you sell a home or investment property in South Africa — R3 million primary residence exclusion from 1 March 2026, annual exclusion, timing rules, and home-office taint.
How South African landlords should declare rental income to SARS, which expenses are commonly researched as deductible, and why auto-assessments often miss rental activity.
New SARS VAT registration thresholds from 1 April 2026 — compulsory R2.3 million, voluntary R120 000 — plus invoices, input VAT themes, and deregistration cautions.
Understand who is a provisional taxpayer in South Africa, how IRP6 payments work, key deadlines, and why underestimating taxable income can attract SARS penalties.
A beginner-friendly overview of SARS eFiling and the MobiApp — registering, viewing assessments, filing or correcting an ITR12, and staying safe from phishing. Refund AI does not submit returns.
Claim donations to approved South African public benefit organisations under Section 18A — certificate requirements, the 10% taxable income limit, and carry-forward of excess.
Learn how AI tools can help research crypto tax reporting in South Africa and what to declare for SARS — updated for Filing Season 2026 dates.
Learn how to claim home office tax deductions in South Africa, including eligibility, calculation methods, CGT primary residence updates from 1 March 2026, and what expenses are deductible.